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ULTRASOUND GUIDED CORTISONE INJECTIONS LONDON

CORTISONE LONDON

SAME DAY PAIN RELIEF

Welcome to KUER Clinic, London Harley Street’s leading Pain Management Clinic for consultant specialists in Cortisone and Steroid Injection therapy. KUER is the clinic of choice for London and Europe’s top sports people, athletes, celebrity trainers and stars.

We are open to all – self referred patients, MD and specialist referred patients, physiotherapist referred, osteopath and chiropractic referred as well as podiatrist and running store referred clients as well. We offer a comprehensive pain management service for emergency pain relief. We are open from 8am til 8pm Monday to Friday.

Lindsay Wooler

The change is remarkable. I had been to see Mike for physiotherapy some years ago but whilst training for the great north run i started with a knee injury. I have moved to Newcastle now but the problem wouldn't go away. I called Mike as he'd helped me in the past and saw his website offering cortisone by coincidence. Beware of using other cortisone "specialists" who charge much less. This is the only clinic who employ specialist pain consultants and offer ultrasound guided injections. I wouldn't let anyone else treat me.

The change is remarkable. I had been to see Mike for physiotherapy some years ago but whilst training for the great north run i started with a knee injury. I have moved to Newcastle now but the problem wouldn't go away. I called Mike as he'd helped me in the past and saw his website offering cortisone by coincidence. Beware of using other cortisone "specialists" who charge much less. This is the only clinic who employ specialist pain consultants and offer ultrasound guided injections. I wouldn't let anyone else treat me.

3 days before the London Marathon I was in agony with a serious inflammation of the hip flexor area (Iliopsoas Bursitis). I could barely walk. I can't describe the feeling of dejection and frustration I felt after so many months of training. I went to see Mike Squirrell and Joel Key with little hope. They made it happen for me thanks to their sound advice, expert treatment and a cortisone injection aka "the magic gun". Thanks to Mike and Joel I was able to run the marathon in 3:41h, bang in line with the time range I had in mind. Amazing!

I was suffering from heel pain and achilles tendinitis for 6 months which was stopping me from competing in traithlons. I had tried orthotics, physio, new shoes, acupuncture and everything. Mike cleared up the symptoms almost immediatelt with a combinatin of laser and cortisone therapy. I f it wasn’t for him I may have had the pain for the rest of my life – truly a life-saver!!

I had a really bad flare up of gout so decided to give cortisone London a try.On entering I was met by Laura who was one of the most polite people I have met.I had the injection after several questionnaires about my medical background and condition.As Laura explained,My knee was sore for a few hours.Later in the evening a friend asked about the treatment.I had totally forgot about it as I was pain free.Brilliant service and brilliant people

Our specialist team of pain consultants effectively treat all form of pain including:

Ultrasound Guided Cortisone Injections London

Ultrasound guided injections are used when an injection needs to be delivered precisely into the injury site. All of our Specialists Doctors have undergone specific and specialised training in order to be able to carry out this procedure.

Our Specialist Doctors have all undergone advanced training in the use of ultrasound for diagnostic purposes as well. Ultrasound scanning is excellent for diagnosing injuries to specific areas, including: tendons, ligaments and soft tissue structures.

If you know you require one or are seeking an ultrasound guided injection, we are able to administer this during your initial 30 minute consultation.

What is ultrasound and how is it used in conjunction with cortisone injection therapy?

Diagnostic ultrasound is an imaging technique which utilises high frequency waves to visualise subcutaneous body structures including muscles tendons, joints, vessels and internal organs for possible pathology or lesions. Ultrasound is utilised with no known adverse effects in increase the accuracy of a corticosteroid injection. It will not be used for diagnosis during your injection.

There is a significant amount of research which demonstrates that ultrasound guided injections give better levels of pain relief, longer lasting effects and improve functioning of said joint compared with blind injections. There is also evidence that it reduces the risk of trauma or misplacement of the needle thus improving the safety of the injection.

Ultrasound Guided Cortisone Injections for the Knee

Injections around the knee are now more commonly completed with guidance to ensure optimal needle placement for a more significant effect. Evidence has been seen to prove the use of this tool allowing a clinician to visualise the joint beneath in which the injection is being performed and thus improve accuracy. Its use particularly within the knee joint has been readily promoted due to the accomplished access then to the intercondylar recess and the anterolateral suprapatellar pouch commonly affected with arthritic changes.

Use of sonographic visualisation is seen to improve patient comfort as injections into pockets of effusion can often be more comfortable than contact with bone. Aspiration techniques are now well evidenced to be more effective and less painful under guidance. The use of ultrasound enables the clinician to choose a route of access, thus avoiding bony landmarks that commonly occur within degenerative joints. The use of such tool also facilitates the opportunity to access pockets of effusion, ensuring intracapsular injection alongside a significant reduction in patient comfort.

Shoulder Injections

Acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joint injections are some of the most popular procedures referred for specifically for a ultrasound guided joint injection. They are most commonly performed as part of a comprehensive management tool alongside a course of physiotherapy. The use of a modality such as ultrasound enables good needle visualisation from the start and thus is often more specific and comfortable for the patient. Its use in subacromial bursitis pathologies is commonly highlighted due to the specificity of where the injection should enter into.

Lumbar Spine Cortisone Injections

An image guided lumbar facet joint injection is commonly completed with use of sonographic imaging due to the specific placement needed at this space. The procedure is commonly utilised for disc or facet joint related problems and is something which is usually recommended by a doctor if simple modalities such as simple analgesics or physiotherapy are not having the desired effect.

With a more arthritic presentation in the lumbar spine sometimes the injection can be technically difficult due to narrower joint spaces therefore increasing use of ultrasound guidance upon completion of such injection.

Same Day X-Ray & MRI Scans

Our highly trained specialist team are also able to provide referrals for same day X-Ray & MRI Scans in the Harley Street area.

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Cortisone London 25 Wimpole St London W1G 8GL T: 0203 174 2455

What is Cortisone?

Cortisone is a substance very similar to a natural steroid produced by the body called Cortisol.

A controlled injection of cortisone into a specific area of the body increases the body’s ability to reduce pain and swelling in that area and repair itself faster. Many specialists, athletes and team doctos use cortisone to speed up the recovery of painful injuries.

At Cortisone London inside Mike Squirrell Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic in London W1 we can provide cortisone injections right near Harley Street.

Private Cortisone Injection Cost

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Benefits of Cortisone Treatment

The main aim of cortisone therapy is to provide maximum pain relief from joint, spinal and muscular conditions.

If you have a chronic pain or musculoskeletal problem including any of the conditions listed below then we can help you. At our clinic we use guided cortisone injections by only the most highly trained medical staff in London to ensure the fast pain relief and the quickest recovery times.

Mike Squirrell

Mike Squirrell is considered by many as one of the world’s leading physiotherapists & sports medicine clinicians.

Mike has treated many athletes and due to popular demand has opened London’s first purpose built cortisone clinic.